by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in marketing.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for marketing list. It is also ranked #20 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
Marketing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,961 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,682 for all marketing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, marketing students borrow a median amount of $21,957 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marketing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the marketing program at SHSU is $220 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at Sam Houston State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 students earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from SHSU. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 243 |
| Business Administration & Management | 156 |
| Accounting | 151 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 108 |
| Human Resource Management | 52 |
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